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And they lived happily ever after
It’s an ending, right? But what if it wasn’t? Every ending is really just another beginning. Now, I’m not claiming any ownership over this idea, just bringing it to your attention.
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start your story, how to get it rolling. Give this a try: start at the end. Tell us what happened, then tell us how you got there. One option is to write your story as a flashback, or a series of them. Another idea is to write your ending, then work your way backwards. Composing a sonnet? Start with the volta. How about a microstory? Start with the ending and fill it in from the beginning. Remember: an ending doesn’t have to be an ending; it can be the perfect jumping-off point.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Let’s get started!
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We’ve got three competitive challenge grids — nonfiction, fiction|poetry and microstories — all of which are moderated. Take a moment to review our submission guidelines and then check out our weekly writing challenges. Got a question? E-mail us, tweet us, ping us on Facebook, or visit our online community, the yeah write coffeehouse. You can learn more about yeah write in our FAQ.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Bring us your personal essays and creative nonfiction!
The nonfiction challenge grid opens on Monday at midnight EDT. This is the best place on the ‘net to showcase your best writing. Make us laugh, make us cry, make us think, and above all: make us care.
New feature! Nonfiction theme of the month: irony
We’ll be exploring different themes every month to help you stretch your writing wings. This month’s completely optional theme is irony, and your assignment – should you choose to accept it – is to take at a photograph and tell us what’s really going on. For more on irony, check out Rowan’s article in our writing help section.
Is fiction more your thing?
The fiction|poetry grid opens on Tuesday. Grab a mic and join our monthly poetry slam, or check out our new focus on fiction! The coffeehouse is the place to go to keep up on these special events.
Focus on fiction
This month we’re taking a look at noir. Grab your best fedora and give it a try.
Poetry slam
When is a raven like a writing desk? Instead of tackling a specific poetry form, we’re challenging you to write us a riddle.
This week’s ultimate question: Why are you naked?
Answer this question in exactly 42 words for the microstory challenge, or use it to inspire your submission to the other competitive grids. The microstory challenge opens on Wednesday.
Tips for your microstories
Here’s what we need for a good answer: you must show us that you are naked (literally or figuratively), and you must provide the cause or reason for your nakedness. Were you sleepwalking? Was a lifetime of lies exposed, leaving you vulnerable? Be creative, but please answer the question.
Other tips: do not include the question in your title or your answer. Do not include extra words – no footnotes, no explanations, no shout-outs. Do not rely on your word processor or blog to give you an accurate word count. COUNT YOUR WORDS WITH YOUR EYES. Posts that do not meet these standards will not be moved to the voting grid.
Questions? Want to talk it through? Grab a latte at the coffeehouse and chat with your fellow yeah writers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Winners’ round-up
In case you missed them, you can find last week’s yeah write staff picks and crowd favorites all laid out for you on Friday’s winners’ post. Leave the winners some love in the comments. They will love you right back, we guarantee it.
Weekend writing showcase
The weekend’s not over: the moonshine grid is still open. Have something to add? Old posts and new are welcome. No moderation, no voting. It’s a laid-back relaxed kind of place. Just leave your commercial or sponsored posts at home. Drop by, share your work, and while you’re there, visit your fellow yeah writers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
